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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
convention.

The american Magazine for December has been
received from its publishers in New York. Its
contents are The Boy Christ Among the Doctors,
Christ Ideals in American Art, A Street in New
Orleans, TIL. Naturalist, Christmas in the Grand
Army, A Chinese Legend Olivia Delspiaine, Sal
mon Fishing on tho Csscapedia, Wslton's Christ
mas Gift, Natural Gas in Findlay, Chime Pictures,
A Chat with the Good Gray Poet, The Silver Bel
iquary, The Love Story Of Miles standish, My
Cabin, Reconciliation, Literature, The American
Pulpit, Timely Topics, Calendar OF Health, House
hold Art, and The Portfolio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

IF THE republican Senators be the right
sort of men, the fact that the republican
Governors of some of the States have presu
rned to instruct some of them to vote against
confirming the nomination of Mr.. Lamar as
Associate Justice of the U. S. Supreme
Court, will induce them to confirm that
nomination in short order after the Congress
siona! recess. AS Mr.. Lamar has been one
of the chief democratic mugwumps OF the
ADMINISTRATION, the republican opposition &c
his confirmation is an apt and striking HON
lily upon the absurdity of mugwumpism dur,
ing the existing condition Of political feeling
in the country.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

WAsHINGToN's V1oLIN.-There ia a vic.
lin on exhibition at 81 Union square, New
York, which was once the property of Geo.
Washington. Mr.. George Gemunder bought
it week ago OF Mr.. Thomas B. Washing
ton, of Charlestown, w. Va, who received
IL through Judge Bushrod Washington, q
nephew of the General. The story is told
that Gen. Washington was on visit to
friends in lower Virginia, and was passing q
negro cabin, from which issued the sweet
strains OF a violin. The music go enchanted
the General that he paused and entered the
cabin. The darkey vioinist readily gave
another performance, and Washington
bought the instrument on the spot. AL
though not an adept, Washington is said to
have whiled away time at Mt. Vernon with
this violin. The instrument is the make OF
pupil of Jacobus Steiner, and is nearly
200 years old The fittings, of courae, are
new, but the old case is intsct.--Netp York
Sun
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
Foul PLAY suspEcrEp.-A dispatch from

Foul PLAY sUsPECrED.-A dispatch from
Philadelphia says: Captain Walton. ofthe
schooner c. G. Cranmer. makes the follow.
ing statement: "On Tuesd y morniug the
Goth instant, his mate and crew boarded the
schooner D. & E. Kelly, so pi!ea east of
Cape Henlopeu, and found the captain lying
dead under the lazaret, and not buried at
sea, as published. There were finger marks
on his throat and several bruises on his bead.
His pockets had been rnn-acked and some
of them torn. Nothing remained in his
pockets but towbil which had been paid
at Norfolk. His pistol was lying on the
quarterback with onechsmber empty. Capt.
Walton thinks that Capt. Taylor had met
with foul play, and tried to defend himself
with his pistol.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
An Internal Machine.

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Dr. Edison, of the
Health Bureau, has examined the Internal
machine sent to Lieut.. May as Christmas
present last night, and pronounces it one of
the most disbolical coptrivances he has ever
seen. In it was vial of nitric acid, which,
when exploded by the powder in the box,
would have SCARED whoever was handling
the machine and probably fatally blinded
him. The police are searching for the boy
who delivered the box.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
Alex ANDRIA.
SATURDAY EVENING, DECEMBER "a.
A MERRY CHRISTMAS to all and happy

CHRISTMAS HAS come again, with all Its
Dleasant memories and joyous anticipations
It's happy family reunions, and its festivities
and merry makiogs. AS there are few Of
ITEM even in the longest lives, each one as II
comes should be made the most of, and all
thepleasure of which it is capable be enjoyed
to the fullest extent. Surely, after three
Hundred and sixty four days of laber. care
anxiety aud grief, mortals may be allowed
the poor privilege of discaTding all tneii
troubles for one short day, and of abandon
iug themselves for that time to such enjoy
ment as their means will afford. Therefore
let 10y be uuconfned to old as we'll as
young, and for the one day at least, let u'
say:
''We'vs done with dumps and grumbling.
We've quite abolished signs,
And wise men take to tumbling
And only fools arc wise.
Good bye to sober reason,
Let none but madcaps lose;
The only sage in season
Is that whrh stuff q goose"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
$1,000 DAMAGES DEMANDED FOR KISS.

$4,000 DAMAGES DEMANDED FOR KISS
Mrs. Jennie Walker of Ontario, has sued
Daniel Elman for 50 600 damages for kissing
her on the left cheek last September. She
alleges that Eman came into her house on
business with her husband, and when her
husband went out of the room for mo.
ment, he suddenly leaned over and kissed
her, whereby she was thrown into nervous
prostration, and because of the shock occa-
stoned by Eman's hasty act she was phys.
ically incapacitated from household duties
for several weeks Eiman admits that he
kissed her. but he says he has regarded her
as his child, and his act was only one of
affection for her. He will defend the snit.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
EIandedOver for Trial.

NEW YORK. Dec. 24-Julius Lautesbsch,
tho bookkeeper for Messrs. Haas & Son, of
this city, who was arrested yesterday for
forging checks on the Jefferson County Bank
OF Watertown, N. Y, to he amount Of 81
700 while he was employed as clerk in the
Quartermaster's Department, at sacketl's
Harbor, U. s. army station, was handed
over to the sheriff of Jefferson county to day
and taken back to Wstertown for trial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
A Denial.

SAN DIEGO, CAL, Dec. pa telegram
received from the Tavo Republics of the City
of Mexico denies tho reports that President
Diaz has annulled the decree of Minister
Pacheco regarding the International Com
pany's title to Enseuada de Todos Santos,
or that Romero Rubio resigned from the cabi-
net on account OF the presidents action. 1t
also denies that Mrs. Burton has made her
title good to any portion of Ensenada.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
FROM WASHINGTON.

Especial Correspondence Of the Ale1a. GAzErTEl
WARRINGTON. D. c., Dec. "a. 1887.
There is some talk Of caucus of the re-
publican Senators to determine upon the
action they shall take upon the report of the
Judiciary Committee. when made, on the
confirmation of Secretary Lamar So Associ-
ate Justice of the e. S. Supreme Court. II
10 we'll known that Senator Riddleberger
and several other republican Senators have
expressed an inteation of voting for Mr..
Iiamar's confirmation, and the object of the
reported CAUCUS will be to attempt to keep
the kickers in the traces.
In the year and half of the Arthur ad-
ministration and the nearly thee years Of
Mr.. Cleveand's, during which the civil ser
vice law has been in operation, of all the
thousands of Office holders here subject to
that law, only 1879 have been appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

IT Is with pleasure chat We announce
that the local itam in yesterdays GAZETTE
calling attention to the destitute circum.
STAGES ofnum oers of people in our midst
has been responded to aud their necessities
relieved, and that many Others in an equal
" pi.iable condition have been searched
out to have their hearts gladdened, also, by
portion of the good things OF life at this
festive season. To relieve the necessities of
the poor is not only duty but precious
PRIVILEGE which none should ignore, for the
good book tells us that without charity all
our spiritual eudowments are but as sound
ing brass or a tnkling cvmbal."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
NEWS 0FTnE BAY.

There were 26l business failures in The
United States last week.
All the business exchanges in New York
will be closed until Tuesday.
Sullivan has written letter expressing
great desire to fight Kilraiu for any
amount.
Chief Clerk Smith, of the steam engineer
ibg bureau, Navy Department, will be drop
ped January l.
According to the latest Information in
Rome cardinals hat is likely to be offered
Archbishop Williams, Of Boston.
The grand jury in New York yesterday
investigated the charges against Ives q
Staynor, but were dismissed without return.
ing any indictments against them.
John B. A. Rogers, formerly large prop
cry boider il Brooklyn. died in station
touee cell III Ne~ York yesterday morning.
He had been drinking, it is said, and was
ipeeusible " hen tax gu INFO the station house
Thursday night.
Major J. NJ Wright, of Louisville, KY,
has been appointed Marshal of the United
States Supreme Court, 10 place Of Col. j. G.
Nicoay, who bad held that position about
fifteen years. Major Wrights appointment
will take effect on HE 81 Of January next.
There Ia considerable excitement in Ro-
NAL Catholic circles in Toronto over the
circular issued TO each supporter OK separate
schools at the Instance Of the Toronto
branch of the Irish National League, calling
on every Irish Catholic to oppose ct the
polls those trustees who marched in the
procession on the day Of the Queens jubilee
last June.
The schooner yacht Maria, Of New York,
sailed from Key West last night for Belize,
in search of hidden treasure. The informa
ton and chart relating to the treasure were
obtained from sailor in Washington.
Many prominent congressman are said to
be interested in the venture. The expedi-
ton is il command of Special Treasury
Agent PECK.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
KILLED BY CHEW OF roBAcco.-Johr

KILLED BY CHEW OF ToBAcCo.-John
Hinton. who resides with his parents in the
lower part Of Jefersonville was returning
home shortly before II o'clock Sunday night,
and in passing the residence of Pierce Nc.
earthly, az O 6; NJ. engineer, he was accost-
ed By man sitting on the door-steps. Upon
going to the spot he found him to be John
Powell, who was very sick, saying that he
had swallowed q chew of tobacco going over
on the f.rryboat. He asked Hinton to take
him to the residence of Mrs. Sylvester on
Indiana avenue near Sixth street. This
young Hinton was unable to do alone and
he went to summon assistance. When he
returned with Will and Harry Murphy,
Powell was sitting on the doorstep dead.
froth issuing from his mouth and nose,-
Louisville Commercial.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
SAD ACCIDENTAL letter from Potomac

SAD ACCIDENTAL letter from fo1omae
City to the Manassas Gazette GAYS:
"A sad accident happened here on the ar
rival of the p. 10. train on last Saturday
which may cause the death of Miss Irene
the daughter of Justice K. E. Herndon, Of
Stafford county. Miss Irene was on her way
home from Washington, and missing the
fast mail, by which her friends expected
her, came on the evening train. On her ar
rival at Potomac she was left to 6nd her
way as best she could in the DARK, snowy
night, and fell from the platform of the car
to the stony ground, striking head first and
frscturing her upper jaw bone, smashing
several teeth and bruisng her face and eyes
past all recognition. She was found in an
unconscious state by Mr.. Bladen, who took
her home aud ministered as we'll as could
be to her relief until Monday, when she was
removed to her home in Stafford. where she
lies in precarious condition, and oil be.
cause conductor forgot he had passenger
for Quantico 1t is q terrible blow to her
family and friends"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
All Ouiet.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 24,-All is quiet at
the Port Richmond coal wharves this morn
ing. The strikers are orderly. S1perin-
tendent OF Police Lamon has issued orders
to police lieutenants to keep the entire force
of reserve and detail officers at the station
houses until further orders.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

IT Is TO be hoped that the action of the
canal convention at Cumberland in appoirt-
ing committees to urge both Congress and
the legislature OF Maryland to aid in the
maintenance of the c. & o. canal may result
in good. So far as relates to Congress, the
Virginia and West Virginia delegations in
that body should afford the effort all the
help in their power, for the canal is of ma
terial benefit to the upper counties of both
States and to this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
Disabled steamer.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-The British steamer
Albany, which has just arrived ct Liver
pool from New Orleans, December 81, re-
norts that on the 18th inst, in latitude so n,
lou $3.50 W., she passed disabled four.
masted steamer showing three rcd lights,
smiling in northeasterlY direction.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
W. w. HERBERT. PM.
DIED.

In Washington, December Odd, SAMUEL N.
CHIPLEY. in the 18th year of his age. GD- The
funeral will take place from the undertskers es-
Enlistment of Mr.. B. Wheatley, 807 King street,
tomorrow afternoon at $3.50 o'clock
Mrs MARY HOOE, wife of a. N. Hooe. living
near Rappahannock station, die1 on the 18th
inst, aged 81 years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
The Lost Raft.

MONTREAL, Dso. 24.-Fears are enter. ain.
ed in maritime circles that the Nova Scotia
lumber raft which is now adrft ia the Allan
tic will be source Of danger to the Allan
lima steamers. The government is urged to
take steps TO find the missing raft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
A RINGING PaocLAMAT1oN-Mavor Gar

A RINGING observation-disclosures Car.
rington. of Richmond, yesterday issued pro-.
clam niion to the children of Richmond.
He Gays: 81 trust to your character and
morality to observe the Sabbath strictly.
Monday you.can paint the town red, blow
it up with horns and be the 'monarcbs of all
you survey If the old fogies don't like
horn music let them stay in their holes on
your day, for they give you tut one day in
wear"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
iIiSSinE.

LONDON, Dec 24.-Archibsld McNeill. u
leading member of the staff of the Sports
man, is mysteriousy missing. He was last
seeu on Tuesday when he embarked for
Bouogne.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

THE ADvIsA BILIrY Of continuing the pres
emit system of conducting the Congressional
Record is again under discussion. The only
way to conduct the Record properly is to zee
that it contains every word-end none other
-thet is uttered during the session of Con-
gress, so that the members may be- judged by
what they say, aud not by what they may
wish they had said, as is now the case.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
List NF LETTERS.

The following is list of the letters remaining IN
the Alexandria, Va, postofce December 81.
Persons calling for letters will please gay they
advertised.
Advertised letters, not called for within thirty
days, will be sent to the dead letter Office
Athey, Miss Alice Holmes, Mrs Caroline
Durwell, Miss Cath'o Jackson, Mrs MintIe
CLANCY, William Johnson, Miss Jane
Cheeks, Miss Amelia Lee, George
Clark, John Miles, Solomon
Collins. Mrs Martha Parkes, Charles Z
Davis, Mrs T w Sims, John
Day & Son, OF Staples, Mrs Maria
Day, Thomas Stevenson, Edgar
Ellis, Capt Thompson, j
Fraley, John E Tyler, Cloe Ann
Green, Mrs Chas Katie Wakeling, Mrs 8
Grant, Rose & Gilmore Washington, Mrs Mary
Harris, r Webb
CARRIERS LIST.
Bell, Miss Louisa Cation, Isaac
Clarke, Mrs N +
WV. HERBERT, PM.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

In WASHING TON. the jury in the case of
Lewis Williams, colored. Indicted for the
murder of ex-policeman Alder last October,
has been discharged, as it could not
agree, the nine white men On it being for
conviction, the three colored men, for &C
quittal Could more paten. illustration of
the modern jury system humbug be exhibit
ted
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
MIR. Parnell.

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Mr. Parnell will spend
the Christmas holidays with Mr.. O'Shea at
Ethan, in Kent. Mr.. Parnell's health is
much improved. He will probably address
his constituents in Cork in January.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
An Editor Shot.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 24.-John J
Littleton, editor OF The National Review. the
leading republican paper in Tennessee, was
shot near his home, on High street, this morn
ing by Jos. R. Banks, real estate agent
Politics was the cause of the trouble.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

BY THE death of ex.Secretary Manning
the democrats of New York have lost a
wise and able counselor sDd leader. But
that loss was discounted when Mr.. Manning
was stricken with paralysis more than a
year ago. Mr.. Manning's guidance and as
sistance will be sadly missed by the Cleve.
land men in the next national democratic
oopuapfion
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

Mr.. William Csrruthers, formerly of Lou
doup, died in Kansas, Nov. 2lst, Of con-
sumption.
During the year just closing there were
1O4 marriage lisences issued TO white cou-
pies and 10 to colored couples in Fauquier
county.
Harris D. Burruss, C weli-known citizen
of King William county, fell dead on Thurs
day evening. Before the war Mr. Burru5s
was doorkeeper of the House Of Delegates
for several terms.
Mr.. n. Clay Ryop, g Con federate solGier,
after q lingering illness of consumption, died
in Lsesbnrc. on Thursday morning. in the
45th wear of his age. AS soon as his age
would permit during the war, he joined
Whites battalion, and bore the reputation
of gallant, faithful soldier.
Il is stated in an exchange that Rev. W..
". Walker, formerly of Lynchburg, who
left the Methodist Protestant to join the
Methodist Episcopal church, has now be
come an Episcopalap, and accepted call
to the Episcopal church at Oxford, Md.
Mr.. Richard woodward was painfully in
iured while bird hunting near Brentsvilie
last week. He was in company with n
Young friend-Mr. Colvin. A bird was
flushed and both gentlemen fred, Mir. Wood
ward receiving his friend shot. heis pain
fully wounded and will lose the sight Of bis
left eye.
Mr.. Gay OF Illinois. has recently purchas
ed the valuablefa farm in Spottsslvania county,
formerly owned by Jas. q. Hart. deceased,
and known as "Milbrook." for Sl3 500. On
this property is grist and saw mill site, and
upon these Mr.. Gray proposes to erect new
mills, which will be of incalculsble benefit
to that section.
Dogs made raid on S. L. Moore's sheep
near Boliugton. Loudon CO., one night last
week and killed or of them aud wound
ed as many more. Some were either drag
ged off or were so frightened they could not
b. found. Oulhe same night there was also
raid made on flock of Robert Wright's.
near Wheatland, and several of them were
killed
Dick Welcher colored youth, Is years Of
age, outraged very old white woman nam
ed Fifer near Liberty on Thursday. Mrs.
Fifer was passing through piece OF wood
when Welcher stepped her with pistol,
telling her he would blow her brains out if
she resisted After accomplishing his de-
sign he allowed the Old woman to 60. The
people are very indignant over the act and
large parties are on the hunt for the fend,
and if caught, he will be lypched.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

Expressions of gratitude on the part of
Republic sre always impressive and solemn.
Il is pleasant 10 know that the people are
justly praising the merits of DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup, saferemedy for coughs, colds, bron
cbitis, Group and sore throat.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
AdmittedfoE aiI.

DUBLIN, Dec. 24.-Capt. Dunno, who was
committed for trial here for firing revol-
yer at the Rev. Henry Melville. the betray-
er of DUNES daughter, has been admitted to
bail.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

There arc no changes in Flour; we note very
firm feeling on the part Of both millers and hold
ers. who seem to think prices arc about as low as
they will be during the present season, especially
for the best grades. The offerings of grain his
morning were small. Wheat was active for choice
samples, but mono Of that class has been found
among the receipts for several days past sa!ea
run from 78 for common to 81 for fair, Corn is
steady at 81 to So. Rye and Oats are wanted at
an advance. Poultry is higher. Eggs lower.
Butter and other produce are without material
change.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
MONETARY AND COMMERCIAL

BALTIMORE, Dec 24-virginia is consolidate,
40; past.due coupons 65 10-40s 81: new IS
&c bid to dsy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

BALTIMORE, Dec. 24.-Cotton easy and qniet !;
middhng 1Oss Flour firm and dull. Wheat
Western steady and quiet No Q winter rcd spot
95s. bid; Jan S6EaS6a. Feb SS9ses9. Corn
Southern steady white 53a55; yellow 53a55
Western castor and quiet: mixed spot SLABS |;
Jan 65Aa551b Feb 56&a567s. Oats steady and
sa4o do m4ed SaSs Rya Tm ct sa
Provisions steady and firm. Eggs easier; fresh
23a24; lined 16a19. Coffee easier and quiet ;
Rio cargoes ordinary to fair 19Aa1Slh. Whis-
key firm at 81 15a1 16. Other articles I'M
changed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

NEW YORK, Dec 24.-The weekly bank STATE.
ment shows tho following changes
Reserve, increase, S1,10S.OOO
Loans, increase. 14S3O0
Specie, increase. 1,249,20
Legal tenders, decrease II 200
Deposits, increase, 279,6O
Circulation, increase 10000
a5 per cent. rule 9,os64oo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24

IF YOU CANNOT SEE and cannot find any
i SPECTACLEs to suit you, 20 to HENRY
N1LDTS and have your eyes tested, and you
VOL have no more trouble, noy2O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
WASHINGTON STREET
Livery, Sale & EXChangeStabIeS

Boarding and Hiring Horses taken at Livery
by the Day, Week or Month. All kinds of vehi-
Giles for hire at reasonable rates. Personal atten
ton given to ell customers and sat sfsction guar
anteed
Parties, ard Weddings served Safe, Prompt
Driving Teams for Family use.
Telephone call No. 4.
dec23 PATTERSON & BROTHER.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-12-24
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mr.. William Csrruthers, formerly of Lou
doup, died in Kansas, Nov 2lst, Of con-